Sault/Confederation College Aviation Grads: Where Are You Now?

[Sweet_Potato]

Hello!

I'm really interested in hearing from graduates of Sault College and Confederation College's aviation programs. After you finished school, what was it like getting a job in aviation?

Did you manage to find work with airlines, cargo companies, corporate aviation or any other pilot gigs? Was it tough to get your foot in the door, or did you find a job fairly quick? Or did you switch and working in a totally different field?

Your experiences would be super helpful for students who are just starting out!

[Bede]

They're literally at every airline around. There's some disadvantages to the college programs, but the one thing I've noticed: they all seem to get jobs pretty quick. Not pounding the pavement like grads of Uncle Joe's flying school.

[newlygrounded]

They're literally at every airline around. There's some disadvantages to the college programs, but the one thing I've noticed: they all seem to get jobs pretty quick. Not pounding the pavement like grads of Uncle Joe's flying school.

What is the washout rate? I heard the first year is pretty high but this is pre covid info

[goingnowherefast]

They're literally at every airline around. There's some disadvantages to the college programs, but the one thing I've noticed: they all seem to get jobs pretty quick. Not pounding the pavement like grads of Uncle Joe's flying school.

What is the washout rate? I heard the first year is pretty high but this is pre covid info

Study hard, work hard. At college, you're fully grown up and admitted to college. You were smart enough to get here. Are you mature enough to get through? Mommy and/or daddy isn't going to nag you about homework, that's all on you and your choices now. Sure that party is more fun, but it doesn't get you a job and get you that income to feed yourself.

Do the work, try hard and you'll be fine. Party, drink, and smoke all the time, then you'll have problems. (The odd party is great fun when you're ahead in school work). It's all about priorities, being smart, mature and making intelligent decisions.

[skynavigator]

Study hard, work hard. At college, you're fully grown up and admitted to college. You were smart enough to get here. Are you mature enough to get through? Mommy and/or daddy isn't going to nag you about homework, that's all on you and your choices now. Sure that party is more fun, but it doesn't get you a job and get you that income to feed yourself.

Do the work, try hard and you'll be fine. Party, drink, and smoke all the time, then you'll have problems. (The odd party is great fun when you're ahead in school work). It's all about priorities, being smart, mature and making intelligent decisions.

Fairly recent Sault College grad here (post covid)- this reply sums it up completely. Washout rate is high (60-80%) depending on the year but its not impossible by any means- I honestly think anyone with a hard working attitude can get through it without too much trouble. As long as you study and put the effort in, you'll be able to get through the college but it seriously takes dedication and hard work. You'll see many students going to parties, drinking on school nights etc; those are the ones that fail out within the first year. Be ready to spend a good portion of your free time in the books and have very little social life for the first year or so. Sault College is one of the most highly regarded aviation colleges in Canada for a reason and if you're prepared to buckle down and chase this dream, starting your career there will be the best decision you ever made. Feel free to pm me if you have any questions, best of luck.